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What is DSPD
What is DSPD and Why You Should Care? DSPD stands for the Division of Services for People with Disabilities. The Division of…
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The Top 10 Most Read
The Stories You Clicked and Spent the Most Time With These were the 10 articles that UPC readers clicked the most in…
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School Inclusion
School Inclusion The movement towards school inclusion for persons with disabilities has been a long journey and efforts to improve inclusion are…
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The Transition IEP
The Transition IEP The Transition IEP (Individualized Education Program) is like a road map for your student’s future life. It will help…
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SEL for All Ages
Social and Emotional Learning for All Ages Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a process by which young people and adults acquire…
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Healthcare Transition
Healthcare Transition Does your young adult know what to do in a health emergency? If they have a chronic condition, do they…
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Maintaining Employment
Maintaining Employment There are dedicated resources available to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab or VR),…
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Successful Community Participation
Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new…
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Extended School Year (ESY)
All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School…
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S.M.A.R.T Goals
S.M.A.R.T Goals June is a good time to stop and look at the progress you have made on the goals you set…
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Power of Attorney
POWER OF ATTORNEY: An Alternative to Guardianship What is a power of attorney? Another alternative to guardianship is a Power of Attorney…
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Transition University and ABLE Accounts
ABLE ACCOUNTS: Achieving a Better Life Experience Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account: A tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities…
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